Language universals in comparative linguistics

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This paper includes the concept of language universals in the field of comparative linguistics, where they play a crucial role and provide valuable insights. The article explores how we can distinguish the differences and similarities of languages that are in the same language families and obey the same typological categories. Researchers can determine universal principles that influence the grammar, semantics, and phonology of human languages by examining the parallels and divergences among languages. The purpose of this research is to clarify the basic traits that all languages have in common as well as the variety and heterogeneity found in various language systems. In the end, a deeper comprehension of language universals can advance our understanding of linguistic diversity, language learning, and language change throughout time. This article explores the field of language universals, illuminating the fundamental ideas, typological trends, and shared components that support the complex structure of human language.

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Fatidinova , N., & Saidova , M. . (2024). Language universals in comparative linguistics. Актуальные вопросы языковой подготовки в глобализирующемся мире, 1(1). Retrieved from https://www.inlibrary.uz/index.php/issues-language-training/article/view/33125
Nozanin Fatidinova , O'zbekiston davlat jahon tillari universiteti
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Mamura Saidova , O'zbekiston davlat jahon tillari universiteti
Ingliz tilini o'qitish metodikasi-3 kafedrasi dotsenti (PhD)
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Annotasiya

This paper includes the concept of language universals in the field of comparative linguistics, where they play a crucial role and provide valuable insights. The article explores how we can distinguish the differences and similarities of languages that are in the same language families and obey the same typological categories. Researchers can determine universal principles that influence the grammar, semantics, and phonology of human languages by examining the parallels and divergences among languages. The purpose of this research is to clarify the basic traits that all languages have in common as well as the variety and heterogeneity found in various language systems. In the end, a deeper comprehension of language universals can advance our understanding of linguistic diversity, language learning, and language change throughout time. This article explores the field of language universals, illuminating the fundamental ideas, typological trends, and shared components that support the complex structure of human language.


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successful work of a modern teacher. Students are required to have proficiency in

English based on professional speech competence and fluent pronunciation, which in

the translation process mainly consists of English. It is intended to direct the

knowledge, skills and abilities acquired by students in the process of personal life, as

well as to improve their competencies in professional and social activities.

The goals of learning with a competency-based approach are students

self-

awareness, understanding of ways to achieve learning goals in the educational process,

increasing students

learning and educational activity through self-development of

students as individuals. priorities such as adaptation to society and independent living,

socialization.

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LANGUAGE UNIVERSALS IN COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS

Fatidinova Nozanin

student

UzSWLU

Scientific advisor: Saidova Mamura

UzSWLU

Associate professor (PhD)

Abstract

This paper includes the concept of language universals in the field of comparative

linguistics, where they play a crucial role and provide valuable insights. The article explores how we
can distinguish the differences and similarities of languages that are in the same language families
and obey the same typological categories. Researchers can determine universal principles that
influence the grammar, semantics, and phonology of human languages by examining the parallels
and divergences among languages. The purpose of this research is to clarify the basic traits that all


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languages have in common as well as the variety and heterogeneity found in various language
systems. In the end, a deeper comprehension of language universals can advance our understanding
of linguistic diversity, language learning, and language change throughout time. This article explores
the field of language universals, illuminating the fundamental ideas, typological trends, and shared
components that support the complex structure of human language.

Key words:

language universals, heterogeneity, comparative linguistics, kinship terms, non-

natives, semantic.

Linguistic universals are patterns or traits that are shared by all or a large

number of languages. All communities and civilizations use human languages in a way

that is shaped by these universals. Comparative linguistics, which studies the

similarities and contrasts between languages, helps identify these universal patterns

and principles. One of the examples of language universals include word order. The

word order of many languages in the globe is either subject-verb-object (SVO) or

subject-object-verb (SOV), certain word orders are present in many languages,

notwithstanding exceptions, indicating a widespread inclination towards certain

fundamental sentence forms.

Another example includes semantic universals which refer to common and

similar vocabularies within the Germanic language family. In both written and oral

languages, we can determine some similar features of Germanic languages when it

comes to semantic universals. For instance, kinship terms in English and Persian

languages, mother- (madar), father - (padar), brother- (brodar), daughter- (dohtar).

These examples demonstrate how kinship terminology is used in Persian and English

to define family members and ties. Kinship words are essential for communicating

social roles and familial links in various languages and cultures. As stated by V.G.Gak,

Comparative linguistics grew out of the need to describe languages and from the need

to teach them

.

According to this view, comparative linguistics can help both students and

teachers to distinguish similarities and differences of linguistics universals that are

crucial, especially for English language teachers as non-natives. Learning English

vocabulary and collocations can be an engaging process if you are familiar with

Germanic languages. For example, the word

sun

is almost similar to other Germanic


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languages,

soleil

in French,

sol

in Spanish, and

солнце “

in Russian. The

formation of compound nouns is also one of the key features of language universals

because Germanic languages can create compound nouns by combining two words to

give another new meaning. Bauer mentioned that

Compounds are usually defined as

words made up of two independent bases, one of which is a head

. As for sentence and

verb structure, the present progressive or present continuous tense is one instance of a

verb tense and aspect that is comparable in both the English and Russian languages.

Similar constructions in Russian are made by combining the present tense of the verb

to be

(быть) with the main verb’

s present participle (e.g.,

“Я идy”

- I am walking).

This tense is used to show continuing or continuous acts in the present, actions that are

happening at the time of speaking. Both English and Russian have a similar structure

for the present progressive tense, indicating that the two languages share a common

means of describing ongoing present acts.

In Germanic languages, prepositions play a crucial role and they are used not

only to indicate a relationship between nouns and pronouns but also to influence

meaning and structure of a sentence. For instance, in German, one often uses the

prepositions

in

(in),

auf

(on),

unter

(under),

vor

(before), and

hinter

(behind). These prepositions typically come before the word to provide a link between

the noun or pronoun and the rest of the phrase. Because they can differ from English

prepositions in meaning and application, prepositions in each Germanic language

should be understood. Correct usage of prepositions is essential if you want to become

a more effective communicator and speaker.

Researchers in comparative linguistics frequently classify languages according

to typological patterns and structural characteristics that are shared by members of

several language families. Linguists can find recurrent themes that cut across linguistic

boundaries by analyzing the ways in which languages construct words, arrange

sentences, and express meaning. Typological patterns that are common to many

languages include the use of tense and aspect markers to indicate temporal distinctions,


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the presence of vowel and consonant sounds in speech, and the arrangement of words

to indicate grammatical relationships.

To conclude, in comparative linguistics, language universals shed light on the

underlying theories and frameworks of human language and communication. Through

an examination of the similarities and contrasts across languages belonging to different

geographical areas and linguistic families, scholars are able to acquire a more profound

comprehension of the universal characteristics of language and how these

characteristics influence intercultural communication. The subject of research on

language universals is still active and ever-evolving, providing important insights into

the complex and interesting structure of human language and the ways in which it

influences our identities, interactions, and societies.

References

1.

Bauer, L.

(2009). A typology of compounds. In R. Lieber & P. Štekauer (eds.), The Oxford

handbook of compounding. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 343-356.

2.

Gak V.G. O kontrastivnoy lingvistike. V sb. Novoye v zarubezhnoy lingvistike. Vyp. XXV.
Kontrastivnaya lingvistika. M.: Progress, 1989.

3.

Suleymanovna, Saidova Mamura, and Abdurakhmanova Aliya Yakubovna.

Functional

analysis of texts of official documents in English, Uzbek and Russian languages.

Journal of

new century innovations

51.1 (2024): 80-94.

4.

Mukhamedova, N. A. “The role of modality contamination and negation in the interrogative
sentence”. Novainfo. Ru, (130), 59

-61.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SYNTACTIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORDS IN

ENGLISH AND UZBEK

Fayziyev Abbos

Student

UzSWLU

Scientific advisor: Begizova Madina

Senior teacher

UzSWLU

Abstract

The article is concentrated on the syntactical level viewed in the comparative aspect.

Investigating such units of the given level, as phrases and sentences, the author compares their
linguistic properties on the material of English and Uzbek. The implemented analysis has made it

Bibliografik manbalar

Bauer, L. (2009). A typology of compounds. In R. Lieber & P. Štekauer (eds.), The Oxford handbook of compounding. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 343-356.

Gak V.G. O kontrastivnoy lingvistike. V sb. Novoye v zarubezhnoy lingvistike. Vyp. XXV. Kontrastivnaya lingvistika. M.: Progress, 1989.

Suleymanovna, Saidova Mamura, and Abdurakhmanova Aliya Yakubovna. “Functional analysis of texts of official documents in English, Uzbek and Russian languages.” Journal of new century innovations 51.1 (2024): 80-94.

Mukhamedova, N. A. “The role of modality contamination and negation in the interrogative sentence”. Novainfo. Ru, (130), 59-61.